Elisha: God’s Prophet Lesson 6 "The Lepers and Hazeal: Do the Right Thing!"
- Patricia Shader
- Aug 15
- 2 min read
Ancient Samaria is under siege by the Syrians. The people are starving. King Jehoram of Israel is at his wit's end. Elisha? Patiently waiting on promised deliverance. There are so many lessons for us in this story! How about a few of these: If God can’t get our attention through blessing, maybe he will try through sending us discipline! Or how about this: God is fully capable of making our enemies disappear whenever he wants! Try another one: God works through those servants whom he can trust to “do the right thing!”
In this stunning conclusion to the siege in Samaria, there are so many hidden jewels! Look for them as you watch the video! In this lesson, some of the characters “Do the right thing,” and some do not. Keep track of the characters and their actions. They are not so different from us! Every day, God gives us little “ tests” to allow us to demonstrate choosing to do the right thing, even when it is counterproductive or an unpopular thing to do.
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How did our characters in this story fare? Did they do the right thing? How about the lepers? King Jehoram? The gatekeeper? The Syrian Army? Hazael?
How about the prophet Elisha? Does he always do the right thing?
Why did the siege go on as long as it did?
Have you ever had a prophetic word given to you? Have you ever delivered one to someone else?
What is your favorite part of this story?
.Why was King Jehoram angry with Elisha? With God? Have you ever been angry with God because of his timing in answering your prayer and then found out later that his timing had been perfect?
Why do you think God chose Hazael as the next King of Syria?
Jezebel is still alive and quiet working behind the scenes. How much influence do you think she might have had on her son at this point?
What was the big miracle in the story of the siege?
God was trying to get the attention of his people through protecting them, and when that did not work, he allowed the siege. What works better for you? God’s supernatural protection, or God’s discipline through tough circumstances?
Closure: Make some “What Would Jesus Do?” bracelets! Be sure to wear them this week! Close in prayer.
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